Dvonte
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Dvonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dvonte today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dvonte births was 1993 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dvonte. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
1993
42 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,843
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Dvonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dvonte from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 239 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dvonte by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dvonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dvontes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Dvonte, while Virginia, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dvonte
The name Dvonte has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "dvontei," which translates to "the one who walks with grace." The Etruscans were known for their advanced culture, art, and architecture, and the name Dvonte may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited a certain elegance or poise.
During the Roman era, the name Dvonte was occasionally used by affluent families, as evidenced by a few inscriptions found on ancient Roman artifacts. However, it was not until the Middle Ages that the name gained more widespread popularity, particularly in the regions of modern-day France and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Dvonte was a French nobleman, Dvonte de Montfort, who lived in the 12th century. He was a valiant knight known for his bravery and loyalty to the crown. Another notable figure was Dvonte de Cervantes, a Spanish writer and poet who lived in the 16th century and is considered one of the pioneers of the Spanish literary renaissance.
In the Renaissance period, the name Dvonte was closely associated with the arts and culture. Dvonte Michelangelo, the renowned Italian sculptor, painter, and architect, was born in 1475 and is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. His masterpieces, such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David, are among the most iconic works of art in the world.
The name also had a presence in the realm of music. Dvonte Palestrina, an Italian Renaissance composer born in 1525, is regarded as the "Prince of Music" for his immense contributions to the development of polyphonic music and the style known as the "Palestrina style."
Moving into the modern era, Dvonte has been a name associated with individuals from various fields. Dvonte Brando, the legendary American actor born in 1924, left an indelible mark on the film industry with his iconic performances in movies like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Dvonte throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Dvonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dvonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dvonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dvonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dvonte going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 787,941 US residents.
Is Dvonte a common name?
We classify Dvonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 443 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dvonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Dvonte was 1993, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dvonte is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dvonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dvonte in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.